Harneys' staff accepting various awards at the Financial Services Week Gala Awards Dinner on November 28, 2019. Photo: Harneys

We also won Best Corporate Social Responsibility award, and were recognised for our lifetime service to the VI. For the individual category, Shané Rhymer, Harneys Compliance Officer and MLRO, tied with T’sa Hodge of Ogier for Compliance Officer of the Year.

The Gala was held in celebration of the 35^th anniversary of the BVI International Business Companies Act. The event was an opportunity to reflect on the past, celebrate those who have contributed, and to reward those who have been vital to the industry.

Tanya Cassie-Parker, Harneys BVI Managing Partner commented: “Thank you BVI Financial Services Week Committee for organizing this event in recognition of those that have helped set the standard for legal and financial services in the BVI.  Our award wins demonstrate the strong foundation and community ties that Harneys has in the BVI. We are proud to be the first legal practice established in the BVI, and we continue to strive for excellence and innovation in the financial services industry.”